Madras High CourtWP/4942/2026disposed of

P.Sundararaju v. The Inspector General Of Registration

2026-02-19Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy4 pages

2026:MHC:680

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY P.Sundararaju S/o.C.Periyasamy 27/7, Elumalaigounder Nagar, Narasothipatti, Alagapuram, Salem 636 004.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Inspector General of Registration, 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai 600028.

2. The District Registrar, District Registrar's Office, Salem East, Salem District.

3. The Sub Registrar, Gangavalli Sub Registrar Office, Gangavalli, Salem District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to release the original sale deed dated 12.03.2024 (Doc.No.878/2024) to the petitioner, forthwith as per Sec.61 (2) of the Registration Act, 1908.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Akaash For Mr.D.M.Senthil Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.U.Baranidharan Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Intending to purchase the undivided interest in land, the petitioner and his vendor presented a Sale Deed dated 12.03.2024 for registration. The document was registered as Document No.878 of 2024. Because the document was not released to the petitioner in spite of registration, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Registering Officer has called upon the petitioner to pay deficit Stamp duty of Rs.5,45,440/- on the misconception that the Sale Deed also relates to the building constructed on the land by the Kamarajar Educational Trust. He also points out that the Sale Deed cannot be kept pending without making a reference under Section 47A of the Stamp Act.

3. Mr.U.Baranidharan, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the Registering Officer would either release the document or make a reference under Section 47A of the Act within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to either release the document to the petitioner or make a reference under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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1. The Inspector General Of Registration 100 Santhome High Road Chennai 600 028.

2. The District Registrar District Registrar Office Salem East Salem District.

3. The Sub Registrar Gangavalli Sub Registrar Office Gangavalli Salem District.

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

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